SBS Reveals 2025 Drama Lineup Cast Announcements and More
SBS has unveiled special trailers for its highly anticipated K-dramas slated for release in 2025, building excitement among fans worldwide. The South Korean broadcasting giant gave viewers an exclusive first look at its upcoming lineup, showcasing a diverse range of genres and compelling stories that promise to dominate screens next year.
The lineup features several intriguing titles, including Treasure Island, The Mantis, I’m Human from Today, and more. Each drama brings its unique storyline and star-studded cast, ensuring there’s something for every viewer.
One of the highlights is Treasure Island, a thrilling drama that stars Park Hyung Sik and Heo Joon Ho in lead roles. The series combines action, mystery, and emotional depth, making it a must-watch for fans of gripping narratives. With such an impressive slate of dramas, SBS is gearing up for a blockbuster year in 2025, giving fans plenty to look forward to.
Treasure Island
Treasure Island, airing in February 2025, tells an exciting story. It’s about a man who hacks into a secret account holding 2 trillion won. A broker, unaware of the hack, kills him but ends up losing all the money. Things take a twist when the hacker comes back to life with no memory of what happened. The drama stars Park Hyung Sik and Heo Joon Ho in the main roles.
The Mantis
The Mantis, scheduled to air in 2025, is a gripping crime-thriller K-drama directed by Byun Young Joo and written by Lee Young Jong. The story revolves around Jung Yi Shin, a notorious serial killer who is imprisoned for her crimes. However, her dark past comes back to haunt her when a copycat begins recreating her gruesome methods. To stop the imitator, she is forced to team up with her estranged son, Cha Soo Yeol.
Cha Soo Yeol, who has despised his mother his entire life due to her horrifying actions, finds himself caught in a moral dilemma as he joins forces with her. Together, they must navigate a complex web of clues and confront their turbulent relationship while uncovering the truth behind the new killer’s identity.
The drama promises intense performances, with Go Hyun Jung portraying the cold and calculating Jung Yi Shin, and Jang Dong Yoon taking on the role of her conflicted son, Cha Soo Yeol. With its unique premise and emotionally charged storyline, The Mantis is expected to captivate viewers with suspense, drama, and unexpected twists.
I’m Human from Today
Another highly awaited SBS drama is I’m Human from Today, starring Kim Hye Yoon and Lomon. The story is about an unusual gumiho (a mythical nine-tailed fox). Unlike most gumiho who want to become human, she does everything to avoid it so she can keep enjoying the fun parts of life.
Kim Hye Yoon plays Eun Ho, a wealthy and carefree gumiho from the MZ generation. She loves her forever youthful looks and beauty, avoids responsibility, and focuses only on the exciting parts of the human world. Things take an interesting turn when she meets a self-centered soccer star, played by Lomon, and their lives get tangled in unexpected ways.
Try: We Become Miracles
SBS is also gearing up to release the sports drama Try: We Become Miracles in 2025. The story follows Joo Ga Ram, played by Yoon Kye Sang, a former rugby player whose career was ruined by a doping scandal. Now, he’s making a comeback as the coach of the struggling rugby team at Hanyang Physical Education High School.
The drama focuses on Joo Ga Ram’s journey as he helps the school’s lowest-ranked team grow stronger and aim for the national championship. Along the way, the story highlights important themes like personal growth, perseverance, and teamwork.
In addition to Yoon Kye Sang, the drama features an impressive cast, including Im Se Mi, Kim Yo Han, Park Jung Yeon, and others. Try: We Become Miracles promises an inspiring and emotional ride for viewers.
Our Movie
The SBS 2025 K-drama lineup also features some exciting shows. Our Movie stars Namkoong Min, Jeon Yeo Been, Seo Hyun Woo, and Lee Seol. There’s also Return to the Palace, a historical fantasy drama with Yook Sung Jae, Bona, and Kim Ji Hoon in the lead roles. Another drama to look forward to is Spring of the Four Seasons, starring Lee Seung Hyub, Park Ji Hu, Jo Han Chul, and Seo Hye Won.
Spring of Youth
Spring of Youth tells the story of four famous K-pop stars who are sent to college, where they face the challenges and joys of campus life despite their celebrity status. While at college, they come together to form a mixed-gender band, experience love, and grow through their shared passion for music.
The cast includes Ha Yoo Jun, Park Ji Hu, Lee Seung Hyup, Cho Han Cheol, Kim Jong Tae, Cha Cheong Hwa, Seo Hye Won, Han Yoo Eun, and Kim Sun Min. Spring of Youth is set to air as a Monday-Tuesday drama starting in June 2025.
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